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hoy el nuevo ejecutivo electo rushern baker hablo sobre su futura gestion politica el dia de hoy voy a hablarles directamente a los mas de 1 millon de residente de prince george nosotros nos enfocaremos en que nuestros ciudadanos tengan empleos que tenga oportunidades preguntarle medidas va a tomar su gobierno ante la corrupcion que actualmente a daÑado la imagen del condado a pesar de los recientes eventos que han sido para todos dias muy tristes esto no va a determinar la direccion que el condado tendra ...en el futuro estoy decidido a que el condado sea mejor en todos los aspectos residentes del prince georges aun mantiene la confianza de que la nueva administracion que empieza a partir del 5 de diciembre elimine la corrupcion en todos los niveles del gobierno por supuesto me gustaria que eliminara a la gente que ... donde hubo corrupcion y que cumpla lo que prometio lo que dijo en su campaÑa eso es lo que espero de un politico algunos residentes esperan que baker sea mas in
hoy el nuevo ejecutivo electo rushern baker hablo sobre su futura gestion politica el dia de hoy voy a hablarles directamente a los mas de 1 millon de residente de prince george nosotros nos enfocaremos en que nuestros ciudadanos tengan empleos que tenga oportunidades preguntarle medidas va a tomar su gobierno ante la corrupcion que actualmente a daÑado la imagen del condado a pesar de los recientes eventos que han sido para todos dias muy tristes esto no va a determinar la direccion que el...
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rushern baker is expected to address this. many hope he will help the county move forward. >> we have to keep progress. we can't keep making mistakes. >> baker is expected to speak later today. as far as the investigation, authorities say that more charges and defendants are expected. >> we are following some breaking news out of northeast d.c. a wild police chase ends in an early morning crash on 295. natasha barrett is live with the latest. kind of a crazy story. >> it has been a crazy morning. right now 295 behind me near 50 back open after being shut down for a bit this morning. police say they tried to pull over the man driving a pickup truck that you are about to see. but the man didn't want to pull over for the police. he rammed into a retaining wall as you can see, but before police say he tried to ram into a police cruiser. not sure why police were trying to pull him over. we know they got him out of the car and he is in police custody being checked out at a local hospital. all police officers involved ok. once again,
rushern baker is expected to address this. many hope he will help the county move forward. >> we have to keep progress. we can't keep making mistakes. >> baker is expected to speak later today. as far as the investigation, authorities say that more charges and defendants are expected. >> we are following some breaking news out of northeast d.c. a wild police chase ends in an early morning crash on 295. natasha barrett is live with the latest. kind of a crazy story. >> it...
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rushern baker's team says they are not concerned about the transition. in the meantime, johnson vows to be exonerated. >> i am innocent of these charges. i just can't wait to for the facts to come out. >> here in prince george's county, we do still have a government. there are over 5,000 employees that will continue to do the people's business here in prince george's county. life will go on. >> the incoming county exec rushern baker is expected to join others tonight to talk about the recent developments in prince george's county government. >>> here are some quick facts about jack johnson. he served as deputy state's attorney for prince george's county from 1987 until 1994 and then he became the state's attorney and served until his elect as county executive in 2002. he was re-e elected to that position in 2006. >>> our coverage continues on myfoxdc.com. you will find everything about the story in one place. >>> also be on the lookout in prince george's county where police say two people are drying around shooting up windshields with a bb gun. the pair
rushern baker's team says they are not concerned about the transition. in the meantime, johnson vows to be exonerated. >> i am innocent of these charges. i just can't wait to for the facts to come out. >> here in prince george's county, we do still have a government. there are over 5,000 employees that will continue to do the people's business here in prince george's county. life will go on. >> the incoming county exec rushern baker is expected to join others tonight to talk...
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. >>> and picking up the pieces, the incoming county executive rushern baker tries to reassure residents that prince george's county is moving forward. >>> i'm scoot scott -- scoot broom in greenbelt where the county investigation has widened to include three police officers and to include smuggling. search warrants targeted tick tock liquors. the owner and police officers were charged. >> these defendants agreed that amrik sing melhi would pay officers to assist in the transport and distribution of untaxed cigarettes and alcohol. >> this case and the case announced on friday are among that series of related investigations. we're not at liberty to talk about what the relationship may be. >> reporter: bruce johnson, in prince george's county. jack johnson left his home in mitchellville at mid morning. it appeared to be business as unusual. the wife soon followed in a separate vehicle. >> just one time, the prince william -- i just want the citizens of prince george's county to know that i'm going to remain strong, i'm going to finish what i started. >> reporter: prince george's county exe
. >>> and picking up the pieces, the incoming county executive rushern baker tries to reassure residents that prince george's county is moving forward. >>> i'm scoot scott -- scoot broom in greenbelt where the county investigation has widened to include three police officers and to include smuggling. search warrants targeted tick tock liquors. the owner and police officers were charged. >> these defendants agreed that amrik sing melhi would pay officers to assist in the...
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rushern baker is the incoming one. we have not heard from him since friday's arrest. we are expecting a press conference later on today at about 5:00 this afternoon to hear from him and so he can weigh in on exactly what the developments are within the prince george's county government. we're live here in mitchellville, sarah simmons, back to you. >>> police are looking for the mother of a newborn baby girl found in a church parking lot. the baby was left outside the st. raymond of penafort catholic church. the baby was brought inside and cared for until police got there. she is said to be in good condition in inova fairfax hospital. >>> lawmaker will convene for a lame duck session this week and at the top of the agenda, the bush tax cuts set to expire for the end of the year. >>> president obama back in washington after the longest trip of his presidency. the president spent 10 days in asia visiting four countries. he had diplomatic success in india and indonesia but failed to seal a free trade deal with korea. he was also unsuccessful in persuading world leaders to
rushern baker is the incoming one. we have not heard from him since friday's arrest. we are expecting a press conference later on today at about 5:00 this afternoon to hear from him and so he can weigh in on exactly what the developments are within the prince george's county government. we're live here in mitchellville, sarah simmons, back to you. >>> police are looking for the mother of a newborn baby girl found in a church parking lot. the baby was left outside the st. raymond of...
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baker, sobre el futuro del oficial.. . familias separadas por el programa conjunto de la policia y las e presidente de ecuador,lucio guta washington para hablar sobre la realidsu pais donde las libertades indiviudales estarian en un serio riesgo... alfredo miranda nos amplia.. la alianza nueva america, una coalicion de empresarios latinos, organizo junto a naleo, la asociacion nacional de funcionarios electos latinos, una cumbre en que se reunieron lideres empresariales hispanos junto a congresistas y senadores republicanos y democratas. maria elena salinas fuera la moderadora del evenparte importante de la discusion entre legisladores y empresarios, donde algunos se quejan de que no hay soluciones sobre el tema en el congreso y del lenguaje e imagenes contra la comunidad latina que en arizona el juramento Ó a 56 voluntarios, armados, para combatir la inmigracion ilegal... el grupo incluye a los actores steven seagal, peter lupus, de misiÓn imposible y hasta a lou ferrigno, famoso por su interpretaciÓn de hulk en la pop
baker, sobre el futuro del oficial.. . familias separadas por el programa conjunto de la policia y las e presidente de ecuador,lucio guta washington para hablar sobre la realidsu pais donde las libertades indiviudales estarian en un serio riesgo... alfredo miranda nos amplia.. la alianza nueva america, una coalicion de empresarios latinos, organizo junto a naleo, la asociacion nacional de funcionarios electos latinos, una cumbre en que se reunieron lideres empresariales hispanos junto a...
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so life will go on. >> reporter: now rushern baker who has not spoken since friday. he is arrived in town. and he is expected to talk to the media later on today and also other government leaders. at 5:00 this afternoon he's expected to hold a press conference. but over the weekend a spokesperson did say he had this to say, he would focus on his agenda which is to improv education, the economy and to deliver a more effective and efficient and ethical government in prince george's county. we're live in mitchellville, maryland, back to you, steve. >> our coverage of the arrest continues online at myfoxdc.com. everything about the story is all in one place, including the criminal complaint if you would like to read that there. >>> another big story we're following, steve, about 100 new members of congress in town. most are republicans. they begin orientation this hour. and this video was just into the news room of them arriving on the hill just a few minutes ago. the tea party is protesting against some of them for not attending an event organized by the patriots. in th
so life will go on. >> reporter: now rushern baker who has not spoken since friday. he is arrived in town. and he is expected to talk to the media later on today and also other government leaders. at 5:00 this afternoon he's expected to hold a press conference. but over the weekend a spokesperson did say he had this to say, he would focus on his agenda which is to improv education, the economy and to deliver a more effective and efficient and ethical government in prince george's county....
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baker, sobre el futuro del oficial.. . familias separadas por l programa conjunto de la autorid fees del servicios de inmigracion y control fronterizo o ice, realizaron una protesta en washington para pedir la suspencion del programa de comunidades seguras..la protesta tuvo lugar enfrente del centro woodrow wilson donde el autor del programa de comunidades seguras david venturella participaba en la policia metroe waprogam la policia metropolitae washington no participa en la cadena de tiendas pocos meses.. en californiaun correo electronico anonimo al estudiantil, de ese centro universitario, es precisamente una persona indocumentada... pedro ramirez, de 22 anos, habia municado administradores de la escuela en forma confidencial que temia divulgar su condicion migratoria...pero esa situacion cambio el martes cuando el periodico de la universidad, the collegian, difundio su estatus migratorio tras recibir un correo electronico... el ex-presidente de ecuador, lucio gutierrzego a politica de su pais donde las libertades septi
baker, sobre el futuro del oficial.. . familias separadas por l programa conjunto de la autorid fees del servicios de inmigracion y control fronterizo o ice, realizaron una protesta en washington para pedir la suspencion del programa de comunidades seguras..la protesta tuvo lugar enfrente del centro woodrow wilson donde el autor del programa de comunidades seguras david venturella participaba en la policia metroe waprogam la policia metropolitae washington no participa en la cadena de tiendas...
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tonight incoming executive rushern baker is not commenting on his predecessor, but baker's team says they're not concerned about the transition. >> here in prince george's county we do still have a government. there are over 5,000 employees here that will continue to do the people's here in prince george's county. so life will go on. >> the judge's home detention order says jack johnson is allowed to go to work and is approved for doctors' visits. he and his wife surrendered their passports. >>> one person dead, another in serious condition after a crash in bethesda just before 2:00 this morning on jones bridge road near the naval medical center. the driver lost control and hit another car head on. officers are asking for your help if you witnessed the crash. >>> president obama back in washington tonight after the longest trip of his presidency. mr. obama spent 10 days in asia visiting four countries. he had diplomatic success in india and indonesia, but failed to seal a free trade deal with korea. the president was also unsuccessful in persuading world leaders to back a u.s. push t
tonight incoming executive rushern baker is not commenting on his predecessor, but baker's team says they're not concerned about the transition. >> here in prince george's county we do still have a government. there are over 5,000 employees here that will continue to do the people's here in prince george's county. so life will go on. >> the judge's home detention order says jack johnson is allowed to go to work and is approved for doctors' visits. he and his wife surrendered their...
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let's go right to the rushern baker press conference going on right now. >> before we start, i just want to say i'm pleased to be joined by so many of my colleagues as we -- as we prepare to read a statement about the recent events that have been going on in our direction. today i want to speak directly to the citizens of prince george's county. those who have chose to live in this beautiful county, those who have businesses in this county, and those who are looking for a new place to locate their business. i want you all to know that the incoming leadership of prince george's county remains committed to greatness and to achieving that together. we remain focused on kitchen table issues of our residents. whether it's job growth, transit-oriented development, new business opportunities, comprehensive health care improvement, and of course a top ranked school system. we have to make it happen and we will make it happen here. that is our focus. we are vigilant in keeping families in their homes, giving parents confident in our public school system, providing residents with the opportunity t
let's go right to the rushern baker press conference going on right now. >> before we start, i just want to say i'm pleased to be joined by so many of my colleagues as we -- as we prepare to read a statement about the recent events that have been going on in our direction. today i want to speak directly to the citizens of prince george's county. those who have chose to live in this beautiful county, those who have businesses in this county, and those who are looking for a new place to...
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the incoming county executive rushern baker has not spoken publicly about the developments but andrea harrison, who is also part of the newly effected transition team had this to say. >> here in prince george's county we do still have a government. there are over 5,000 employees here that will continue to do the people's business here in prince george's county. so life will go on. >> reporter: and the incoming county executive is expected to speak later on this afternoon to talk about these developments here in prince george's county. but over the weekend, through a spokesperson, rushern baker did have this to say, he was going to focus on his agenda, which was to improv education and the economy and deliver a more effective, efficient and ethical government here in prince george's county. live in mitchellville, sarah simmons, back to you, tony. >> thank you very much. >>> joining us this morning to talk more about this case is criminal defense attorney chris lybig. and mr. johnson spends eight years as county executive and out in three weeks and then this happens. how serious are the
the incoming county executive rushern baker has not spoken publicly about the developments but andrea harrison, who is also part of the newly effected transition team had this to say. >> here in prince george's county we do still have a government. there are over 5,000 employees here that will continue to do the people's business here in prince george's county. so life will go on. >> reporter: and the incoming county executive is expected to speak later on this afternoon to talk...
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today at a news conference county executive elect rushern baker tried to lay to rest any fears his administration might be distracted by the investigation or derailed by the scandal. >> we're standing together to say to the men and women out there, not only who live in prince george's county, but who are thinking about coming to prince george's county, that our focus is going to be on those issues we ran on, improving our education system, expanding our tax base by getting businesses to move out here and that we're going to work together. that's why we're coming out here right now to say we're moving straight ahead. our eyes are clearly focused on 20 -- on december the 6th making sure we have a government that's ready to lead. >> nearly two dozen elected officials from prince george's county stood behind baker today at that news conference, but not one would address the corruption scandal directly. fox 5's bob barnard is here now with that part of the story. >> we asked for a one on one interview with the newly elected county executive and were told mr. baker would not be available to talk direct
today at a news conference county executive elect rushern baker tried to lay to rest any fears his administration might be distracted by the investigation or derailed by the scandal. >> we're standing together to say to the men and women out there, not only who live in prince george's county, but who are thinking about coming to prince george's county, that our focus is going to be on those issues we ran on, improving our education system, expanding our tax base by getting businesses to...
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jack johnson has they weeks left on the job before rushern baker succeeds him. >> hopefully he will keep the last three weeks doing what he is supposed to do. >> baker says he will hold a news conference tonight. johnson supporters visited his home last night. he is under house arrest. his movements are restricted to work and doctor visits. >> a teen who was shot after stumbling into the wrong apartment in gaithersburg is recovering this morning. people living at the apartment thought he was intentionally breaking in so they started firing a shotgun loaded with pellets. the teen got the wrong address because he was drunk. he was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. >> three face charges in anne arundel county after a violent attack at a mall. it was saturday night in a food court at anne arundel mills mall and police say they were called there for reports of a fight. when they arrived they found an 18-year-old man had been stabbed. officers charged deandre sims in the attack with two teenagers. >> looking now at this day ahead a local marine killed in action will be
jack johnson has they weeks left on the job before rushern baker succeeds him. >> hopefully he will keep the last three weeks doing what he is supposed to do. >> baker says he will hold a news conference tonight. johnson supporters visited his home last night. he is under house arrest. his movements are restricted to work and doctor visits. >> a teen who was shot after stumbling into the wrong apartment in gaithersburg is recovering this morning. people living at the apartment...
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. >>> well just after 5:00, the county executive elect rushern baker broke his silence on the developments in the case. gary nuremburg has more on that. gary, he didn't say anything specific when we were talking about naming names? >> reporter: well, surrounding less than an hour ago by elected officials in a setting designed to show unit, baker had the opportunity to address corruption in prince george's county since the headlines began exploding over the last three days but corruption this evening was not his focus. >> we remain focused on kitchen table issues of our residents. whether it is job growth, transit-oriented development, new business opportunities, comprehensive health care improvement, and of course a top ranked school system. >> reporter: reporters asked why he didn't address the issue of corruption in his remarks? >> i believe that our focus is going to be on making sure we have best men and women in each department to run the government. >> reporter: leaving the building, baker was faced with reporters asking again what about corruption? >> what you saw in there today was
. >>> well just after 5:00, the county executive elect rushern baker broke his silence on the developments in the case. gary nuremburg has more on that. gary, he didn't say anything specific when we were talking about naming names? >> reporter: well, surrounding less than an hour ago by elected officials in a setting designed to show unit, baker had the opportunity to address corruption in prince george's county since the headlines began exploding over the last three days but...
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county executive electricity rushern baker was bombarded with questions as roreporters asked m to comment on the case of jack johnson and three other reporters. >> i'm looking forward to lking about the type of governmente're having. >> reporter: earlier, johnson, who said he plans to remain in office until baker's swearing in was back on the job in upper marlboro. he was wearing an electronic monitoring device on his ankle, the result of an arrest by the fbi on friday on federal tampering charges. >> i'm going to remain strong. i'm going to finish what i started. >> across the ohhigohio river, charged sergeant richard delabro and chong chung kim of using money for untaxed cigarettes. those are a state of revenue for maryland and the federal government. >> they are collective efforts to enforce the law and ensure public trust. >> reporter: and there's more. a third prince george's county cop in virginia has been indicted on gun and cocaine charges. >> i'm outraged by this code of conduct demonstrated by our officers who tarnished our badge. >> reporter: isny of had connecd? officer rod ro
county executive electricity rushern baker was bombarded with questions as roreporters asked m to comment on the case of jack johnson and three other reporters. >> i'm looking forward to lking about the type of governmente're having. >> reporter: earlier, johnson, who said he plans to remain in office until baker's swearing in was back on the job in upper marlboro. he was wearing an electronic monitoring device on his ankle, the result of an arrest by the fbi on friday on federal...
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. >>> the man elected to take over prince george's county rushern baker is speaking out for the first time since jack and leslie johnson's arrest. baker says despite what's happened over the past few days he wants citizens in the county to know his administration will deliver a first class government, one that puts people first. >> we remain focused on kitchen table issues of our residents, whether it's job growth, transit on earthed development, new business opportunities -- oriented development, new business opportunities, comprehensive healthcare improvement and, of course, a top ranked school system. >> baker did not comment directly on the charges facing johnson and his wife. he will be sworn in as county executive december 6th. >>> our corruption investigation coverage continues on www.myfoxdc.com. the latest details, a timeline of the arrests plus a look at those charging documents, everything you need right there on our homepage. >>> we have reached a crucial point now in the chandra levy murder trial. >>> plus donovan's deal, fans sound off about his giant contract with the r
. >>> the man elected to take over prince george's county rushern baker is speaking out for the first time since jack and leslie johnson's arrest. baker says despite what's happened over the past few days he wants citizens in the county to know his administration will deliver a first class government, one that puts people first. >> we remain focused on kitchen table issues of our residents, whether it's job growth, transit on earthed development, new business opportunities --...
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incoming executive rushern baker isn't commenting on its predecessor but baker's team says it isn't concerned about the transition. >> we still have 5,000 people continuing to do the people's business here so life will go on. >> reporter: the judge's home detention order says jack january son is approved to go to work and he is approved for doctor's visits. >>> in virginia in fairfax county, police are look for the mother of a baby girl abandoned in a church parking lot. early yesterday morning, a parishioner found the newborn girl placed in side a duffel bag. the baby is said to be in good condition at inova fairfax hospital. police are trying to figure out who left her there. >> our main priority now is we need to find the mother. it is obvious that the baby was not delivered in a hospital. therefore, she possibly delivered this baby on her own and we are concerned for her safety and her well-being. >> i would say divine intervention, the holy spirit told that parishioner to stop and look in the bag and the parishioner found a crying baby. >> that newborn baby is expected to be hospitalized
incoming executive rushern baker isn't commenting on its predecessor but baker's team says it isn't concerned about the transition. >> we still have 5,000 people continuing to do the people's business here so life will go on. >> reporter: the judge's home detention order says jack january son is approved to go to work and he is approved for doctor's visits. >>> in virginia in fairfax county, police are look for the mother of a baby girl abandoned in a church parking lot....
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also today we expect we will hear from county executive-elect rushern baker for the first time since johnson's arrest. >> 6:03 is the time and lawyers on both sides of the chandra levy murder trial head back to court. prosecutors rested their case last week taking many by surprise. they were expected to call more witnesses including a former prison cellmate but apparently ran in problems bringing him to court. the defense begins its case today. >> looking now at the day ahead a local marine killed in action will be laid to rest at arlington national cemetery. lance corporal terry honeycutt died in combat in afghanistan late last month. the 19-year-old grew pickup waldorf, maryland and attended north point high school. heads up to drivers in the region. buckle up or police may ticket you. officers will look for drivers not wearing seat belts. violators in the district could face a $50 fine. it is part of a nationwide campaign taking place it week. police in maryland and virginia also will be stepping up their enforcement. be careful on the roads in maryland as well. starting today a s
also today we expect we will hear from county executive-elect rushern baker for the first time since johnson's arrest. >> 6:03 is the time and lawyers on both sides of the chandra levy murder trial head back to court. prosecutors rested their case last week taking many by surprise. they were expected to call more witnesses including a former prison cellmate but apparently ran in problems bringing him to court. the defense begins its case today. >> looking now at the day ahead a...
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steve. >>> and the man elected to take over prince george's county, rushern baker, spoke out since the arrest. baker said despite what has happened over the past few days he wants citizens in the county to know his administration will deliver a first-class government, one that puts the people first. >> we remain focused on kitchen table issues of our residents. whether it's job growth, transit-oriented development, new business opportunities, comprehensive health care improvement, and of course a top-ranked school system. >> now he did not make any direct comments about the charges. baker will be sworn in on december 6th. >>> our corruption investigation coverage continues online at myfoxdc.com. the latest details, including a time line of the arrests and a look at the charging documents. to read that, everything is in one place at the home page on myfoxdc.com. >>> to the latest in the chandra levy murder trial today. lawyers will present their closing arguments as expected. the defense rested yesterday without calling murder suspect ingmar guandique to testify. the defense did questio
steve. >>> and the man elected to take over prince george's county, rushern baker, spoke out since the arrest. baker said despite what has happened over the past few days he wants citizens in the county to know his administration will deliver a first-class government, one that puts the people first. >> we remain focused on kitchen table issues of our residents. whether it's job growth, transit-oriented development, new business opportunities, comprehensive health care...
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. >>> the man elected to take over bridge county, rushern baker, spoke out for the first time since the arrest. he says he wants citizens to know his administration will deliver a first class government. >> we are standing together to say to the men and women out there not only who live in bridge county but who are thinking about coming to prince george's county, that our focus will be on the issues we ran on, improving our education system, expanding our tax base by getting businesses to move out here and that we are going to work together. >> he did not make direct comments about the charges facing johnson and his wife. baker will be sworn in as county exec to december 6th. >>> a nightmare for one already heart broken couple. coming up next a man convicted of killing their teenaged son is now suing the mother and father. we'll explain. >>> too close for comfort for some spectatorhecking headlines 5 morning news continues. ♪ i'ld and melt with you ♪ ♪ i'll stop the world ♪ ♪ i will stop the world ♪ ♪ you've seen the difference ♪ ♪ and it's getting better all the time
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rushern baker joined us in studio last night to address the controversy. here is some of what he had to say. >> the justice system will play out. whatever is going to happen to the johnsons, it will happen. but people want to know their government is ready to work on december 6th and that's what i want to reassure them. we're talking about scandals right now. but when we started my campaign in january, we talked about ethics reform and coming in and dealing with the perception of prince george's county and i want people to be clear that we are prepared to move this government forward. >> and maryland stiss police are a -- state police are awaiting an autopsy after finding a body in a card board box next to mile marker 48 near braddock mountain. they are not saying whether it was a man or woman, or the cause of death, only that it was a body of an adult. >>> marijuana possession charges dropped against a veteran cbs radio news correspondent. howard aaroning ton was arrested along with his wife for growing pot plants. they both face charges, but the charges
rushern baker joined us in studio last night to address the controversy. here is some of what he had to say. >> the justice system will play out. whatever is going to happen to the johnsons, it will happen. but people want to know their government is ready to work on december 6th and that's what i want to reassure them. we're talking about scandals right now. but when we started my campaign in january, we talked about ethics reform and coming in and dealing with the perception of prince...
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. >>> and the man elected to take over prince george's county rushern baker, has spoken out for the first time. baker said despite what has happened over the past few days, he wants citizens in the county to know that his administration will deliver a first-class government, one that puts people first. >> we remain focused on kitchen table issues of our residents. whether it is job growth, transit-oriented development, new business opportunities, comprehensive health care improvement, and of course a top-ranked school system. >> mr. baker did not make direct comments about the charges facing johnson and his wife. baker will be sworn in as county executive on december 6th. our corruption investigation continues on myfoxdc.com. there you'll find the latest details, a time line of the arrests and plus a look at the charging documents. everything you need is right there on the home page. >>> and we are following a developing story from overseas this morning. the rumors have now been put to rest. a royal wedding is in the making. >> after years of speculation, prince william is now engaged. of
. >>> and the man elected to take over prince george's county rushern baker, has spoken out for the first time. baker said despite what has happened over the past few days, he wants citizens in the county to know that his administration will deliver a first-class government, one that puts people first. >> we remain focused on kitchen table issues of our residents. whether it is job growth, transit-oriented development, new business opportunities, comprehensive health care...
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. >>> rushern baker join you had us in the studio to talk about the controversy. here is some of what he had to say. >> the justice system will play out. whatever is going to happen to the johnsons are going to happen. but people want to know that their government is ready to work on december 6th and that is what i want to reassure them. we are talking about scandals now but if you remember, when we started my campaign in january, we talked about ethics reform, coming in and deal with the perception of prince george's county. i want people to be very clear that we are prepared for move this government forward. >> news of the prince george's county corruption scandal going international. up next, a whole new look at how it all went down through a cartoon animation and we'll share that with you. stay with us. fox 5 morning news continues. tu ♪ yummy, yummy, yummy, i got love in my tummy ♪ ♪ and i feel like... [ female announcer ] kellogg's® wants to make kids happy one tummy at a time. because 9 out of 10 kids don't get the fiber they need, that's why froot l
. >>> rushern baker join you had us in the studio to talk about the controversy. here is some of what he had to say. >> the justice system will play out. whatever is going to happen to the johnsons are going to happen. but people want to know that their government is ready to work on december 6th and that is what i want to reassure them. we are talking about scandals now but if you remember, when we started my campaign in january, we talked about ethics reform, coming in and deal...
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baker? he is out of town. we asked a member of his transition team. are you nervous about what the transition might be like now? >> no. i'm not nervous about what the transition may be like. he's a professional. he has professional people working with him. >> reporter: this district councilwoman andrea harrison is one of the vice chairs on baker's transition committee. >> near prince george's county we do still have a government. there are over 5,000 employees here that will continue to do the people's here in prince george's county. so life will go on. >> reporter: jack johnson's spokesman tells fox 5 he expects the county executive to go to work monday morning. keery told us it's his job saying he said friday he'll spend the next three weeks serving the people of prince george's. what's going to stop him now? councilwoman harrison wouldn't say whether she thought johnson should get back to his job, but should his wife step into her new council position? >> i believe that the law says that
baker? he is out of town. we asked a member of his transition team. are you nervous about what the transition might be like now? >> no. i'm not nervous about what the transition may be like. he's a professional. he has professional people working with him. >> reporter: this district councilwoman andrea harrison is one of the vice chairs on baker's transition committee. >> near prince george's county we do still have a government. there are over 5,000 employees here that will...
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. >>> last night we invited the incoming prince george's county executive rushern baker to join us here to answer some of your questions and he agreed. mr. baker, thanks for coming in. right off the bat, how do you as the county executive elect respond to this growing corruption scandal in prince george's county? >> i think the only way that i can respond as the incoming county executive is to be focused on the job of, you know, what the citizens expect me to do and that is make sure we have quality healthcare, make sure our schools are taken care of, make sure we provide a tax base. in addition, they want to make sure this government will work on december 6th and that's what i'm going to do. with the justice system playing out, whatever is going to happen to the johnsons is going to happen. people want to know that their government is ready to work tomorrow 6th and that's what i want to reassure them. >> indeed they do. we want to play video from last night so you can sort of explain in your words why this situation happened. let's take a look at that video. >> are you embarrassed by t
. >>> last night we invited the incoming prince george's county executive rushern baker to join us here to answer some of your questions and he agreed. mr. baker, thanks for coming in. right off the bat, how do you as the county executive elect respond to this growing corruption scandal in prince george's county? >> i think the only way that i can respond as the incoming county executive is to be focused on the job of, you know, what the citizens expect me to do and that is make...
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baker. he joined us in studio last night to address this controversy. >> i think the only way i can respond as the incoming county executive is to be focused on the job of what the citizens expect me to do and that is make sure we have quality health care, make sure that our schools are taken care of, make sure that we provide a tax base. in addition to that, they want to make sure this government is going to work on december 6th and that's what i'm going to do. whatever is going to happen to the johnsons are going to happen. the justice system will play out. but people want to know that government is ready to work on december 6th and that's what i want to assure them. >> johnson has less than three weeks left in office. >>> yesterday we talked about suspicious sales of property and now questions about the man running the day-to-day city administrator. his commute is work is 60 miles round trip and some are upset about footing that bill. maureen umeh has the story. >> reporter: quitting time
baker. he joined us in studio last night to address this controversy. >> i think the only way i can respond as the incoming county executive is to be focused on the job of what the citizens expect me to do and that is make sure we have quality health care, make sure that our schools are taken care of, make sure that we provide a tax base. in addition to that, they want to make sure this government is going to work on december 6th and that's what i'm going to do. whatever is going to...